Associate Controller - Commercial Real Estate Firm

ERES Companies; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ERES Companies is seeking an Associate Controller for its Sarasota, Florida office. This fast-paced role involves supporting the financial operations within the commercial real estate sector, managing day-to-day accounting tasks, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly with QuickBooks. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Strong familiarity with QuickBooks is required.
• Basic understanding of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Support AP/AR processes, ensuring timely invoicing and payments.
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic financial forecasts.
• Organize required documents for internal and external audits.
• Help maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting.
• Perform basic financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to improving accounting processes and systems.
• Oversee disbursements for ERES Capital projects.

Skills

Accounting principles

QuickBooks

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

This position is based in our Sarasota, Florida office.

THE OPPORTUNITY WITH ERES

Reporting to the CEO and President, this is a fast-paced and rewarding role with a broad scope in the commercial real estate industry. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has a solid understanding of accounting principles, and is eager to learn and grow within the finance team. The Associate Controller is responsible for supporting the financial operations of the company. This role will assist with managing day-to-day accounting tasks, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting the senior management team with relevant financial data. This position will also be responsible for managing the financial disbursements and accounting activities related to real estate development projects. This role is vital in ensuring the financial health and efficiency of real estate development projects, ensuring that funds are properly allocated and accounted for.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• General Ledger: Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by assisting in reconciliations, posting journal entries, and tracking company transactions.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Support the AP/AR processes, ensuring timely invoicing, processing payments, and managing collections.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with annual budgeting and periodic financial forecasts by gathering and analyzing relevant data from departments.
• Audit Support: Assist with the preparation for internal and external audits by organizing required documents and helping to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Internal Controls: Help maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting and other financial processes.
• Financial Analysis: Perform basic financial analysis to support business decisions, such as variance analysis and trend reporting.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• System & Process Improvement: Contribute to improving accounting processes and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and support various operational initiatives.
• For ERES Capital projects - oversee disbursements, ensuring timely, accurate payments and compliance with project budgets, contracts, and lender requirements. Manage financial records, perform cost analysis, and prepare comprehensive financial reports to ensure projects stay within budget.

Position Requirements: Skills & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles
• Strong familiarity with QuickBooks required
• Basic understanding of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

EEO STATEMENT

Energy Real Estate Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Energy Real Estate Solutions, LLC strongly believes in equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, training, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.